…Programs. The Borlaug Fellowship Program provides between 8 to 12 weeks of training and collaborative research opportunities to early and mid-career scientists, researchers, or policymakers from developing and middle-income countries….
Addressing California Red Scale in the San Joaquin Valley
…for red scale populations and that it is everywhere at the Lindcove Research and Extension Center. “In the last weeks, we have had enough degree days accumulated for the crawlers…
Improving E. Coli Tracking
Working toward better traceability during foodborne illness outbreaks. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, or ARS, is working to improve traceability during foodborne…
Popcorn’s Effects on Gut Microbiomes
…potential of the Nebraska Food for Health Center to improve both human health and farmers’ bottom lines,” said Archie Clutter, Dean of Agricultural Research at the University of Nebraska. “There…
Week in Review: California Producers Heard on Farm Bill Needs & Dealing with Black Fig Fly
…speed at which agricultural land is being paved over or otherwise displaced. The winegrape assessment rate to support continued industry research has been increased for the 2022 harvest. Subscribe to…
Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions
…Sean Maddan, who led the study. “The relationships denoted above are strong, statistically significant relationships, and definitely warrant further research and consideration.” U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse, Jim Baird, Doug LaMalfa,…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
…Research, Education and Economics and USDA’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young said in a press release. “Food insecurity and food system interruptions have hit underserved communities hardest during the ongoing…
MSOB: Considering Differences in Seaweed-Based Biostimulants
Not all seaweed-based biostimulants are created equal. Director of Research and Development for Acadian Plant Health, Holly Little said there are a number of ways that seaweed extracts can be…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-12-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the dairy industry speaking out at a recent Farm Bill listening session, how…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-11-22
…support in the next Farm Bill is critical for California producers and new consumer research shows progress in produce safety outreach efforts. Tune in to the show for these news…
USDA: Adult Obesity Increased During Pandemic
An additional effect on our health from the pandemic. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Photo by Christopher Williams on Unsplash USDA’s Economic Research Service reports behavior changes during the…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Has Been Set for 2022 Harvest
The winegrape assessment rate to support continued industry research has been increased for the 2022 harvest. At a recent meeting, the Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board voted to…
Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
…research insights from a collaboration between Mayo Clinic and Purina reveal that interacting with pets can provide health benefits. For example, after spending just 20 minutes with a dog, people…
USDA-Cost of a Home-Grilled Cheeseburger up from 2021
…this summer. USDA’s Economic Research Service says the ingredients for a home-prepared 1/4-pound cheeseburger totaled $2.07 per burger, with ground beef making up the largest cost at $1.20. This represents…